Lacson wants PNP chief Dela Rosa to succeed in his job

MANILA — Sen. Panfilo Lacson said that he would give constructive criticism to Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa because he wanted him to succeed. Lacson,…

Pres. Duterte calls for drug-free ASEAN

MANILA — Unfazed by international criticisms of his all-out war against hard drug trafficking in the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday urged leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian…

Quiapo blast has no security implication for ongoing ASEAN meet: AFP

MANILA — Friday night’s explosion in Quiapo, Manila that left 12 people injured is “gang-related” and has no security implication for the ongoing ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings being held…

Filipino traditional fiber weaving shown at 30th ASEAN Summit

20 PN ships, other assets deployed for 30th ASEAN Summit

MANILA — Twenty Philippine Navy (PN) ships, of various changes and sizes, will be deployed to secure delegates of the ASEAN Summit and Related meetings from April 26 to 29…

PHL hosting of ASEAN Summit seen to boost Cordillera agriculture, tourism

BONTOC, Mt. Province — The Cordillera region will benefit in the country’s hosting of the ASEAN Summit this year. Atty. Marie Rafael-Banaag, Assistant Secretary for Operations and Special Concerns of…

Cebu cops exercise ‘extreme tolerance’ vs anti-ASEAN protesters

CEBU CITY — Police on Wednesday said they exercised “extreme tolerance” to protests staged by militant groups near one of the venues of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)…

PCOO holds Baguio City-Cordillera leg of 2017 ASEAN-PCOO Roadshow

BAGUIO CITY — In an effort to inform more people at the grassroots about Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) and other government programs, the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO)…